Requirements and Design
We spent 3 months on the technical, security and design requirements before we wrote a line of code. Our vision was an easy, safe and secure self-custody and swap platform.
Roadmap
Ethos Roadmap
Find out what we have done and what we have planned for the Ethos self-custody platform and digital ecosystem.
We're constantly working to improve your experience and add more utility to our platform.
Here are some of the most exciting features coming to our app.
Startup
File Magic Key Patent
We hired Maschoff Brennan, a leading Utah patent firm to research, document and file a patent on our unique "Magic Key" MPC private key technology.
Seed Financing
We raised seed financing from a variety of investors, all of whom shared our vision of a better self-custody ecosystem for crypto. We used these funds to build the V1.0 of the app and platform.
Integrate 0x Protocol
This protocol enabled users to broadcast and execute swaps directly on-chain. This gives users access to thousands of tokens on the most popular blockchains and aggregates liquidity from 100+ AMMs and private market makers.
Stream Live Prices
We built an engine that reads live prices from exchanges around the world and streams them live to the app via Websockets.
Social Guardians
Social Guardians enable friends and family to be notified of any key restoration attempt. It can also drive viral user acquisition.
Breaking News
In addition to live prices, we created a newsfeed to keep Ethos users up to date with the latest news, streamed right to the app.
Public Launch
We launched on July 4th 2023 and celebrated "Crypto Independence Day" On this day people could be free from the risks of centralized custody and truly own their digital assets.
Virtual Rewards
Users are rewarded for completing their Vault security, funding their Vault and initiating transactions.
Join the movement and own a portion of the company! This is your opportunity to join us on our mission to make decentralized, simple self-custody mainstream by investing in pre-IPO shares of Ethos - all while earning some serious rewards!
Disclosure: We are testing the waters to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited. If sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities will be accepted. No part of the purchase price will be received until a Form C is filed and only through Republic’s platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind.
Self-Custody Staking
You can harness the power of Lido (stETH) and Rocket Pool (rETH) while maintaining full ownership of your assets. Say goodbye to third-party intermediaries and hello to secure, decentralized staking.
Fiat Gateway
We're partnering with OnRamper, the #1 fiat-onramp aggregator.
Onramper's routing engine and cutting-edge data insights will enable users to find real-time best fiat onramp providers and prices in real-time.
Wallet Connect
Adding WalletConnect to the Ethos Self-Custody Vault will enable users to explore the amazing world of Web3.
Layer 2 Support
Enable users to utilize Layer 2 networks such as Arbitrum, Polygon and Optimism to save on trading fees. (currently Polygon is supported)
Affiliate Rewards
Affiliate rewards will give every Ethos Vault user a unique affiliate code they can share with family and friends. Every transaction can earn affiliate reward bonuses.
Self Custody Perps
Users can trade perpetual swaps, which are a type of derivative contract that essentially allows them to trade assets with leverage. This will be possible via the Arbitrum network and Ethos will have an interface natively in the app to allow users to do so.
Dark Mode
Crypto never sleeps, and neither does our app.
NFTs
Enable users to store their favorite NFTs in their Ethos Vault.
Connect Debit Card
A virtual pre-paid debit card would enable Ethos Vault users to spend USDC at retail. Users could "top off" and spend available balance at retail.
Peer-To-Peer Payments
Debit cards with prepaid balances also enable the potential for peer-to-peer payments and remittitance.
Cashless Payments
Merchants in emerging markets with the Ethos Vault could enable cashless retail payments by simply printing out a QR code.
Reward Spinner
To encourage loyalty and stickiness, we envision gamification that lets users come and earn daily rewards with a spinner wheel.
AI Trading
Ethos will enable AI suggestions and trading strategies to held self-custody users find the new and interesting opportunities.
Magic Key Backup Service
Enable a premium key shard backup subscription service (non-custodial) for users.
Note: The order of the items/features listed above may not reflect the order of release. Ethos will be prioritize compliance with all applicable local laws and regulations which may impact availability of certain features in certain regions.